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Your weekly dose of weird science.
Join Xfm presenter and science enthusiast Lliana Bird & neuroscientist Dr Jack Lewis as they take an irreverent look at the strangest and funniest stories that week from the weird and wonderful world of science. Stuff like invisibility cloaks inspired by squids, real life vulcan telepathy, the science of sex, drugs & rock n roll and peanut butter made diamond rings.
Geek Chic's Weird Science aims to inform yet entertain as science meets pop-culture in a new and refreshing way.

Your weekly dose of weird science.
Join Xfm presenter and science enthusiast Lliana Bird & neuroscientist Dr Jack Lewis as they take an irreverent look at the strangest and funniest stories that week from the weird and wonderful world of science. Stuff like invisibility cloaks inspired by squids, real life vulcan telepathy, the science of sex, drugs & rock n roll and peanut butter made diamond rings.
Geek Chic's Weird Science aims to inform yet entertain as science meets pop-culture in a new and refreshing way.

Your weekly dose of weird science.
Join Xfm presenter and science enthusiast Lliana Bird & neuroscientist Dr Jack Lewis as they take an irreverent look at the strangest and funniest stories that week from the weird and wonderful world of science. Stuff like invisibility cloaks inspired by squids, real life vulcan telepathy, the science of sex, drugs & rock n roll and peanut butter made diamond rings.
Geek Chic's Weird Science aims to inform yet entertain as science meets pop-culture in a new and refreshing way.

Episodes

WE MADE IT! EPISODE 100!
This is such a special episode, we're taking you back through the last 100 episodes as Birdy and Dr Jack tell us about their favourite moments and stories covered in the show over the last 4 years, you'll also get to hear them as we've dug into the archive especially!
It's been incredible and there's some news on the future of the Podcast at the end of the show so make sure you stick around until the end to hear that.
If you enjoyed this episode or any of our...

Welcome to Episode 99 of Geek Chic's Weird Science!
This week is a very special episode as Birdy and Dr Jack are looking at just one topic, SIN. This year Dr Jack released a book entitled 'The Science of Sin: Why We Do The Things We Know We Shouldn't' so they're looking at that and delving deep.
You can buy the book here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Science-Sin-Things-Know-Shouldnt/dp/1472936167
You can find the videos they discussed here -...

It's time for Geek Chic's Weird Science #98!
Today, Birdy & Dr Jack get a bit deep and discuss the some potentially life changing gene news... yes Birdy does do a 'Jean' joke. Lots of new animals have been discovered, who's the favourite? PLUS could Dr Jack be the new Nostradamus?!
We're getting closer and closer to episode 100 and we want to stay ad-free so if you enjoyed this episode or any of our others, please consider becoming a Patron and support the podcast!...

Welcome to Geek Chic's Weird Science #97!
On today's show, Birdy & Dr Jack discuss (amongst other things) the teatime treat that's surprisingly sustainable, just how smart our feathered friends are and how you can help your brain after a dabble with the ol' waccy baccy.
We're getting closer and closer to episode 100 and we want to stay ad-free so if you enjoyed this episode or any of our others, please consider becoming a Patron and support the podcast!...

We're back!
the final set of episodes has begun! this week the team look at Octopuses on X, Goblins in Space and the location of free will.
Thank you all for all your continued support.
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We're back!
after some time away on Maternity Leave, the team reunite to have a look at some of their favourite stories of the last few months while being away from the podcast!
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The Geek Chic team take a look back at some of their favourite stories of 2017!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all the Geek Chic team!
Thank you for all your support.
See You In 2018!
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The team look at the weird and wonderful news from the world of science.
This week looks at Costa Rica's renewable energy, can virtual reality help schizophrenia?, how different booze affect our emotions and the joys of coffee!
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